In Neutral

The days drift by at summer’s pace,
Too insubstantial to embrace.
Without a goal that I can chase,
In neutral I am stuck.

Though I am home, most any place
Would seem the same, with just a trace
Of novelty to help me face
A way out of the muck.

No matter what, in any case,
The passing time might grant some grace,
My lethargy conceding space
To welcome back some pluck.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rolland Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 7:43 AM
did'nt get it, need to work my english, thanks for the reading, always interesting
Bauer Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 2:20 PM
when you're in neutral gear in a car, it means you're not going anywhere. i kind of feel like i'm stuck in that gear and can't move forward...
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Sometimes I wish for time to move real slow. Have never thought of being in neutral but that's what it is.
Bauer Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 2:20 PM
yes, that's how it feels to me, too...
Allison Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 12:24 PM
I am sure the tennis on the tv will boost your spirits! hugs Jan xx
Bauer Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 2:20 PM
it has certainly helped, jan!
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